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What distinguishes lawful inspiration from unlawful product copying? The case examined by the Court of Brescia (December 5, 2024) provides a valuable interpretive framework to [...]

What happens when no clear legal rule applies? In a legal system that aspires to be complete, the law has learned to coexist with normative [...]

Nowadays, branding can no longer be reduced to a mere stylistic exercise: without truth, ethics, and consistency, brands are bound to collapse. A more discerning [...]

The certification of employment contracts is a legal mechanism that offers greater security and stability in employment relationships, reducing the risk of litigation and sanctions. [...]

Messages on LinkedIn, WhatsApp, or email are increasingly being used for promotional purposes disguised as networking. But when marketing becomes intrusive, it not only loses [...]

Unfair competition through employee poaching, as outlined in Article 2598, No. 3 of the Italian Civil Code, occurs when a company systematically recruits employees from [...]

When a patent has multiple holders, who gets to decide how to exploit it? This question lies at the heart of a recent decision by [...]

Whistleblowing is a vital tool in combating misconduct and abuse in the workplace. But what happens when it is used improperly? Recent case law has [...]

The Italian Supreme Court, with order no. 33599 of December 20, 2024, reignited the debate on copyright protection in the field of photography. The case [...]

Being the sole shareholder of a Società a responsabilità limitata (or S.r.l. – Italian limited) offers advantages in terms of flexibility and asset protection, but [...]

When can an Italian real estate broker (i.e., a neutral intermediary under Italian law, though in practice often first contacted by one of the parties [...]

Intellectual property in the military field is a rarely discussed topic. Yet, military patents play a crucial role in national security and technological innovation. Some [...]

In the business world, corporate know-how represents an invaluable intangible asset. Safeguarding a company’s strategic information means ensuring its competitiveness and preventing the unlawful misappropriation [...]

Under Italian law, copyright arises automatically upon the creation of a work. Nevertheless, in the event of a legal dispute, the ability to provide clear [...]

Can a company be held liable for promotional phone calls made by external agencies? According to the Italian Data Protection Authority (“Garante per la protezione [...]